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White Chocolate Ting-a-lings

White Chocolate Ting-a-lings

Sweet white chocolate and creamy marshmallows are melted together with crunchy chow mein noodles and salty peanuts to make a classic favorite Ting-a-lings.  Also known as haystack cookies, these tasty little mounds are the perfect combination of salty and sweet and will certainly ring the …

Taco Tot Casserole

Taco Tot Casserole

Ground beef, black beans, corn, and green chilies are mixed with cheese and taco seasoning then baked under a layer of crispy tater tots in the easy-to-make Taco Tot Casserole.  Served with avocado, tomatoes, sour cream, and pickled onions this old school style dish might …

Chocolate-on-Chocolate Frosting

Chocolate-on-Chocolate Frosting

Chocolate ganache buttercream frosting is whipped until fluffy and then topped with a dark chocolate drip glaze in this 1960’s Bakers Chocolate recipe.  Using chocolate squares instead of cocoa powder, this frosting has an unparalleled deep rich chocolate flavor.  

Coquilles St.-Jacques

Coquilles St.-Jacques

Tender bay scallops with mushrooms in a rich creamy sauce, spiced with a hint of curry under a blanket of golden bread crumbs and cheese create Coquilles St. Jacques.  This easy version of the classic French dish is a perfect way to dazzle your family and friends.  …

Mashed Potatoes Gratin

Mashed Potatoes Gratin

The creamy goodness of mashed potatoes contrasted with a thin layer of crunch, makes these mashed potatoes gratin a dish to remember. Cottage cheese and sour cream give these potatoes a mild, smooth, flavor which works well with the crisp topping of sharp cheddar cheese. No gravy …

Tater Tot Casserole

Tater Tot Casserole

Popular in grade school cafeterias throughout the Midwest during the 1960’s, the Tater Tot casserole has in my opinion, unfairly received a bad rap.  Many consider this dish nothing more than “trailer trash” food……………….. well if that’s the case……………then rent me a double-wide.